Isolated With a Fly Rod
3 June, 2020
It was 20 years ago, living in Aspen, when a daughter’s friend asked if I’d take her dad out on a private stretch of the Roaring Fork. READ MORE
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Gunnison Valley Opens to Tourists: To Mask or Not To Mask?
28 May, 2020
Colorado Summer Vacation 2020: There are some in the Gunnison Valley who feel that were it not for government intervention in the form of safer-at-home orders and READ MORE
Gunnison County Opening to Visitors on May 27
26 May, 2020
Last week I wrote about several reasons why we should be hopeful about a stronger economic recovery than many other mountain destinations. One, we are not driven READ MORE
Gunnison Valley Raring To Get Back to Business
15 May, 2020
2020 was off to a great business start when the plague hit the valley and the ski area closed mid-March. January valley lodging revenue was +6% vs READ MORE
Now That We’re Starting To Relax Restrictions, Can We Relax?
9 May, 2020
OK, so our lodges get to open for business on May 15. That seems like a fake date to me, as homeowners and residents will be the READ MORE
Novel Coronavirus Brings New, Unusual Issues to Gunnison County
14 April, 2020
We have been referring to this virus as Novel Coronavirus. The virus is not the only thing novel to our little valley. Novel also is our need READ MORE
For Our Second Homeowners in the Gunnison Valley
7 April, 2020
To: Second Homeowners From: Us Our valley’s Emergency Management and Incident Command made a tough decision late last week. Banning second homeowners from travel to the valley. READ MORE
Public Health Order Dictates Use of Gunnison County Trails During COVID-19 Pandemic
28 March, 2020
The opening of Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison–and its 45 miles of singletrack–represents one of the most eagerly awaited signs of spring in the Gunnison Valley. READ MORE
Isolated Up Cement Creek
26 March, 2020
The vixen that showed up in our meadow six weeks ago is still hunting through the snow. She is acutely focused, pawing across the thin crust of READ MORE
For Our Friends Who Visit Gunnison-Crested Butte
19 March, 2020
To: Our Friends Who Visit Gunnison-Crested Butte From: Us We are devastated by Covid 19. Some of our neighbors have tested positive. Almost 300 are self-quarantined with READ MORE
Gunnison Nordic Skiing
21 February, 2020
Winter is a great opportunity to explore the XC trails and roads around Gunnison on Nordic skis. Bluebird days, lower avalanche hazard and rolling views of the READ MORE
Blue Mesa Reservoir Lake Trout Tournament
10 February, 2020
Blue Mesa Reservoir Lake Trout Tournament; $10,000 in cash prizes A six-month-long Colorado fishing tournament with $10,000 in prize money sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in READ MORE
5 Family-Friendly Winter Activities
8 February, 2020
Any trip to the mountains in winter can be a little foreboding if the whole family is involved. Let’s face it, it’s hard to please everyone all READ MORE
Mountain Manners: Snow Manners
3 February, 2020
We all know how great it is to get out in the backcountry and onto the beautiful public lands that surround us. It is important to follow READ MORE
Neophytes and elites alike welcome at Fat Bike World Championships
30 January, 2020
“I have a Borealis that would fit you like a glove!” It was more of a dare than an offer from my boss two weeks in advance READ MORE
Snowmobiling Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley
28 January, 2020
For some folks the onset of winter means curling up with a book. For others it’s an opportunity to see their favorite outdoor places in a whole READ MORE
5 Reasons to Spend Spring Break in the Mountains
17 January, 2020
Spring break is coming, and with it comes the decision of where to skip off to for a week with the kids, your spouse or maybe just READ MORE
Crested Butte Crowned Ultimate Colorado Ski Area by Denver Post
3 January, 2020
Voted Best Ski Resort in Colorado: Crested Butte Mountain Resort received an unexpected holiday gift in late December when The Denver Post–Colorado’s largest newspaper–announced the winner of READ MORE
Ice Fishing in the Gunnison Basin of Colorado
30 December, 2019
Ice Fishing in Colorado Guide: The Gunnison Basin on Colorado’s Western Slope is home to both Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir–Blue Mesa is the state’s largest–as READ MORE
5 Reasons to Come to the Borealis Fat Bike Worlds
28 December, 2019
This January 2020 brings the fifth Borealis Fat Bike World Championships back to Crested Butte for three days of fun and fat biking. Take a break from READ MORE
Can’t Miss Winter Events 2019/2020
11 December, 2019
So, you’re visiting the Gunnison Valley for skiing, what else can you do while you are here for the winter? Below is a list of some of READ MORE
The Gunnison Valley’s Best Ski and Snowboard Shops
6 December, 2019
Top Ski and Snowboarding Shops and Rentals: Whether it’s renting equipment, buying a new pair of gloves, or getting your boot fit dialed in just right, visiting READ MORE
Nordic Skiing for Beginners in Gunnison Valley
5 December, 2019
Trying to get in a good cardiovascular workout can be its own workout come wintertime in Colorado. Between lower temperatures, snow and (worse) ice, outdoor activities such READ MORE
Crested Butte or Jackson Hole
22 November, 2019
Each year between Halloween and Thanksgiving, possibly earlier if you’re a planner, families and skiers from all over the world make a decision about where to spend READ MORE
Take a Short Flight to Crested Butte for Extraordinary Skiing
20 November, 2019
When was the last time you really challenged yourself while skiing or snowboarding? Crested Butte Mountain Resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains–well off the beaten READ MORE
Snowshoeing in Crested Butte and Gunnison
19 November, 2019
Crested Butte Mountain Resort on the north end of the Gunnison Valley on Colorado’s Western Slope is renowned for its access to extreme skiing terrain. Sometimes, however, READ MORE
Crested Butte or Telluride
18 November, 2019
Southwest Colorado offers a whole world of recreation and fun that beats the I-70 corridor for its lack of crowds, easy access, and towns that haven’t been READ MORE
Four Leaf Peeping Hot Spots Near Gunnison
30 September, 2019
Fall Colors and Foliage: Every September Crested Butte + Gunnison welcomes fall with open arms. Cold nights, warm days, and trees blazing with color are all signs READ MORE
Can’t Miss Fall Events
26 August, 2019
Crested Butte + Gunnison Fall 2019 Calendar of Events: Fall in the Gunnison Valley offers all of the recreation of summer without the crowds. Crested Butte and READ MORE
Rivers Flowing Strong Through September and Beyond
16 August, 2019
The river conditions of the Gunnison Valley will continue to provide plenty of water for fishing, rafting, and kayaking through September 30th and perhaps beyond. The READ MORE
Town Profiles: Whitepine
15 August, 2019
Visit Whitepine: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Stewardship Heroes: Mel Yemma
6 August, 2019
Mel Yemma is one of my personal local stewardship heroes and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a little bit about what makes her READ MORE
Summer Fishing Report
30 July, 2019
Here is the fishing report for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley for the summer 2019 season. While lake anglers have reported great fishing for months in READ MORE
Wildflowers of the Gunnison Valley
25 July, 2019
Colorado Wildflowers: With above-average precipitation this winter that continued through May, we were primed and ready once summer hit for a superbloom of a magnitude not witnessed READ MORE
Crested Butte Film Festival: Three August Films
22 July, 2019
Just two months away from its 9th annual film festival, September 26 – 29, Crested Butte Film Festival (CBFF) kicks it into high gear with three films READ MORE
Town Profiles: TinCup
10 July, 2019
Visit TinCup: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Mountain Manners: Big Snow Year
28 June, 2019
This past year was a winter for the books. With precipitation for the winter at 134% of average, and 185% of average for May alone, it’s taken READ MORE
5 Best Places to SUP the Gunnison Valley
19 June, 2019
With over 2 million acres of public lands, the headwaters of the largest tributary of the Colorado River in Colorado, and Colorado’s largest lake, it’s no secret READ MORE
Town Profiles: Pitkin
11 June, 2019
Visit Pitkin: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Gunnison Valley Trail Running Events and Races
3 June, 2019
With over 1000 miles of some of the world’s best singletrack in Colorado, it’s no surprise that some of the best trail running in the world can READ MORE
Gunnison and Crested Butte 2019 Summer Event Highlights
29 May, 2019
The 2019 summer events calendar for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley is packed full of fantastic events this year and we’re looking forward to enjoying many READ MORE
Town Profiles: Powderhorn
20 May, 2019
Visit Powderhorn: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
4 Favorite Hikes for Families Near Crested Butte
15 May, 2019
There are over a thousand miles of hiking around the Gunnison Valley. Many are very remote and strenuous. With young children, I have found some of the READ MORE
Five Favorite Hikes for Sea Level Visitors
24 April, 2019
Unless you live in Colorado, chances are it’s going to take a bit of time to acclimate to the altitude on any given visit to our fine READ MORE
December Monthly Film Series: Two Outdoor Adventure Films
12 December, 2018
Take a well-deserved break from your outdoor pursuits in Crested Butte and see some of the best athletes in the world at theirs as Crested Butte Film READ MORE